I see this thread is still going. Read the first few pages.
The word scummy was ill-chosen.
But the simple fact ramains that if everyone blocked the ads in my content Linus Tech Tips wouldn't exist. Period.
Those suggesting that I complain to Google... Do you think I can just call up Eric Schmidt and let him know I don't like the way they implement ads on YouTube? I laughed out loud.
YouTube isn't perfect but it's my best shot at running a viable business here so I can pay my employees and feed my family, so that's what I use. Those of you who opt to consume the content without supporting it, fine you're not "scummy". Come up with your own word for it
